1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1978 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Renault Alpine. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Alpine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1978 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 407 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 204 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |